wanting

Example Sentences

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Of these culturally Muslim, rural working classes often credited with wanting a theocracy, my mother says “they just wanted someone to give them their rights. The only thing that united them was basic human needs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Any team wanting to play in the Prem will need to complete a campaign in the Champ before being considered.

From BBC

A big challenge for companies wanting to restructure is how to minimize disruption and maintain the morale of employees sticking around.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Spencer noted in her victory speech that she "didn't grow up wanting to be a politician", the House of Commons will not be Spencer's first experience of working in politics.

From BBC

Meanwhile, any visitor wanting to see the photograph of the pre-revolutionary woman cooking with firewood will have to wait.

From BBC